Note Profile
Bushman candle is a resin from the stems of Sarcocaulon mossamedense, a succulent of arid southern Africa. It exudes naturally and is collected by hand. It smells warm and balsamic, with sweet resin, a camphoraceous edge and a dry caramel sweetness over a mineral base. It is used as a base note that fixes and lasts.
Bushman Candle has a warm, balsamic scent with sweet, resinous undertones and a warm camphoraceous edge. Its aroma is reminiscent of sun-warmed wood and amber, with a dry caramel sweetness and an austere, mineral quality underneath. The scent evolves slowly, maintaining its richness and depth throughout its evaporation.
Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.
Tap a perfume to see where Bushman Candle sits in it. The rest of the picture goes grey
Sarcocaulon is a real resinous material we do not hold. The material that would realise this note is Sarcocaulon resinoid; we do not hold it, so this edge names the gap rather than asserting a reconstruction.
Bushman Candle resin is harvested from the stems of Sarcocaulon mossamedense, a succulent native to arid regions of southern Africa. The resin exudes naturally from the plant and is collected by hand, often by local communities, then used in its raw or distilled form in perfumery.
Perfumers use Bushman Candle primarily as a base note for its fixative properties and deep, lingering warmth. It blends well with other resins, woods, and amber materials, and is valued for adding complexity and longevity to oriental, woody, and ambery compositions.
A selection of reviewed perfumes where Bushman Candle appears prominently.
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